A Study on Sense of Community: Case Example of Public Housing Project, Bengaluru, India
- Title
- A Study on Sense of Community: Case Example of Public Housing Project, Bengaluru, India
- Creator
- Krishna S.B.; Chadchan J.
- Description
- Background: In the realm of collective public housing, certain societal segments currently favor low-rise residential blocks due to their affordability and lower number of dwelling units per block, thus affording increased privacy for residents. However, the concept of associating residents benefits with social relationships has yet to garner sufficient attention. Objective: This article seeks to understand and examine the impact of public housing on the sense of community (SOC) within a public housing community. Methods: The study was conducted at the Bangalore Development Author-ity Jnanabharathi Residential Enclave in Kengeri, Bengaluru, Karnataka. This understanding was attained through a comprehensive review of existing literature and an on-site evaluation carried out using questionnaire surveys and photographs for visual interpretations. Findings: The results indicated a relatively deficient sense of ownership within the community. Homeowners exhibited higher levels of community involvement and engagement in various activities compared with tenants. Conclusions: Furthermore, the study recommends that public authorities reevalu-ate their perspectives on public housing developments and develop a policy-orien-ted approach for planning, design, and additional amenities to foster a stronger SOC belonging. 2023 Springer Publishing Company.
- Source
- Urban Social Work, Vol-7, No. 3, pp. 195-216.
- Date
- 2023-01-01
- Publisher
- Springer Publishing Company
- Subject
- housing; residents; sense of belonging; sense of community
- Coverage
- Krishna S.B., School of Architecture, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Chadchan J., School of Architecture, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India
- Rights
- Restricted Access
- Relation
- ISSN: 24748684
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Article
Collection
Citation
Krishna S.B.; Chadchan J., “A Study on Sense of Community: Case Example of Public Housing Project, Bengaluru, India,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed February 25, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/14457.